Tennis
Roger Federer Says Goodbye to Tennis with the Final Match at Laver Cup
by privatebet.com - 2022/09/24
After dominating the world of tennis for two decades, Roger Federer bid farewell to his fans with the final match at the Laver Cup. The 20-time Grand Slam champion waved goodbye to the sport he loved so much after emotional doubles match alongside his biggest rival Rafael Nadal. Federer played his last professional tennis match shortly after releasing an official statement announcing his retirement. He made this decision after years of dealing with injuries and working hard to return to the top competitive form before realizing it was time to say goodbye. His last match at the Laver Cup was as epic as it gets because he had a chance to throw the retirement celebration he wanted. He got to play his last match alongside his biggest rival Rafael Nadal, who said that an important part of his life is leaving with Federer’s departure. Federer and Nadal eventually lost their doubles match to Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe, but he had the time of his life despite this defeat. “It’s been a wonderful day. I told the guys I’m happy; I’m not sad. I enjoyed tying my shoes one more time. Everything was the last time… It's been the perfect journey. I'd do it all again,” the Swiss player said after the match. Roger Federer will go down in history as one of the best tennis players of his time, with 20 Grand Slam titles and a record six year-end championships under his belt.